Frequently Asked Questions about Myakka River State Park

Question: What is the Myakka Canopy Walkway?
Answer: The structure is an elevated walkway 25’ high and 85’ long, suspended between two towers with winding stairways. One of the towers is 35’ tall and the other is 74’.

Question: What is provided in the log cabins?
Answer: Cabins sleep up to six persons via two double beds and a fold-out sofa-bed. The kitchen has an electric stove, refrigerator, coffee pot, and microwave oven. Linens and kitchen utensils are furnished. There is a small AC/heater window unit, but during cold weather you may want to bring firewood for the fire place and blankets.

Question: Can I bring my pet to the park?
Answer: Pets are permitted during the day on a 6’ lease on dirt roads and throughout the main use area of the park (such as picnic areas and the park drive). They are also allowed overnight in family campgrounds. They are not permitted on the Myakka Wildlife tours, in the Outpost canoes, primitive campgrounds, cabins or any other buildings.

Question: Can I fish at Myakka River State Park?
Answer: You can fish with a FL freshwater fishing license. Fishermen fish for bass and panfish like bluegill and crappie from the Upper and Lower Lakes in Myakka River State Park. For more information See: Fishing Information

Question: What size motor or boat can I use in the park?
Answer: There is no limit on boat or motor size. However, the Wild and Scenic River law limits speed to slow/minimum wake. Since the river and lakes are both quite shallow, large craft will not be able to navigate, especially during the drier months of the year.

Question: What is there to do in the park?
Answer: Myakka River SP is popular for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife observation. Myakka Wildlife Tours offers airboat tours daily and tram tours seasonaly. For more information See: Things To Do

Question: What are the park entrance fees?
Answer: Entrance fees are $3 for one vehicle with 1 person, $5 for one vehicle 2 to 8 persons.

Question: Are off-road vehicles allowed in the park?
Answer: Bicycles and street-legal vehicles are permitted on the paved park roads. Motor vehicles are not permitted "offroad." Most backroads are open to bicyclists.